A: Generally, you will host one member of the Japanese delegation. Hosting requires a place for your guest to sleep, and you'll be responsible to feed your guest whatever you and your family eat. There will be activities for the delegation and host families that you must get your guest to. Sometimes, it's as easy as dropping your guest off at a local destination. Sometimes it's as fun as attending the Rockies baseball game with everyone involved. Mostly, it's simply a matter of sharing American culture with your guest.

Q: Do I have to plan all of the activities for our guest's entire stay?

A: The schedule is prepared by the Committee and you and your family are invited to participate in as many events as possible. Some events have a costs, but the program is about sharing time together, not spending money. During a visit, the specific angenda will be available.The schedule typically includes opening and closing ceremonies, a Rockies game, hiking and trips to the mountains, shopping and some time for you to host your delegate in an unstructured day.

Q: Do I have to make special meals?

A: Unless your guest has special dietary needs, we encourage you to serve what you normally serve your family. Remember, it's about providing your guest a glimpse of American culture, and that includes the food. Sometimes they will prepare a meal for you!

Q: How much money will this cost me?

A: It shouldn't cost you a lot of money. The Udea committee instructs their delegates to bring some pocket money for their own spending. The Broomfield Sister Cities committee has raised money through fundraisers and sponsors to defray costs associated with the Japanese delegation's visit. There will be some activities, such as the Rockies game, that will require you to spend money. You can choose to forgo your own participation in those events. Most of the events should cost little to no money. If you take your guest to dinner or to an event outside of our activities, we encourage you to bear that expense, BUT do not spend more than you can afford. Hosting a Japanese delegate isn't about spending money to do things. It's about making the effort to share our culture.

Q: What do we get for being a host family?

A: The return for your efforts is entirely intrinsic. You get an opportunity to show someone from another culture what it's like to live in this beautiful region as a citizen in the greatest country in the world. And you'll learn more about yourself in the process. Host families with children often send them as delegates to Ueda the next year.